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Both rear tyres dated 2015
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of the vehicle coated in an underseal type material
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Both rear tyres dated 2015
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of the vehicle coated in an underseal type material
Coil spring corroded front and rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 4mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
offside front fog lamp not working
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
offside front fog lamp not working
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
slight engine oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs module (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
offside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Under bonnet (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Slight play in inner steering joints
Nearside outer sill area corroded,not excess
Nearside steering inner track end joint joint has play,not excess at time of test
Oil leak ()
Rear fliud pipe corroded,though not any leaks
cannot see front inner brake pads wear,though outer offside appears wearing thin
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Rear fliud pipe corroded,though not any leaks
Nearside outer sill area corroded,not excess
Nearside steering inner track end joint joint has play,not excess at time of test
cannot see front inner brake pads wear,though outer offside appears wearing thin
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
hazard switch sticking
offside front spot light not working.
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E903 DTW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E903 DTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E903 DTW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 1988.
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